Ring In The New Year

Note: The map and schedule for First Night Hartford published in the Dec. 31, 2001 edition of The Hartford Courant was inaccurate. Click on the graphic at right for the correct information or visit the official First Night Hartford site.

Celebrate the coming of 2002 at one of many First Night events across the state. The next morning, get a jump on your new year's resolution and participate in a 5K run or New Year's day hike. Here is a list to choose from:

Various locations in the downtown area., New Year's celebration of the arts. Over twenty locations of continuous entertainment and performances in the afternoon and evening throughout the city. 2 p.m.-midnight. Fireworks at Bushnell Park at midnight. Buy admission buttons (adults $15 & kids under 15 $1) through Dec 28 at Greater Hartford Welcome Center, 45 Pratt Street. Or callfor a list of other places selling buttons. (860) 525-8629. www.firstnighthartford.com

Main Street, (Downtown), Torrington. An alcohol-free celebration of the arts set for New Year's Eve. Afternoon family activities. Outdoor and indoor venues throughout downtown, plus a lineup of musicians, performers and artists. Dress warm, all walking distance of one another. Admission. Celebration from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sponsored by Main Street Action Team. Call for more information, (860) 489-5986.

A New England New Year, New Milford

On-the-Green in New Milford. An alcohol  free celebration on the longest green in CT. where families and friends come to welcome in the New Year. Come celebrate! Heated Tents and Refreshments available. Happy New Year! 5-mid-night. Fireworks at midnight. Call for more information, (860) 355-3268.

"Stand-Up & Count Down!", Waterbury

Annual New Year's Eve Comedy Show at the Seven Angels Theatre where comedians direct from New York City's comedy club circuits will cause an uproar as the clock counts down to midnight. Ttwo shows--at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Headliner J.J. Ramirez, Sherry Davey, Tom Pecora, Peter Fogel. Also featuring jazz standards and contemporary songs by WATR 1320AM Radio Host Tom Chute with special guest Joyce Follo. The ticket prices range from $38 to $60. The late show includes a champagne reception and hor d'oeuvres to ring in the New Year. For information and tickets, call the box office (203)757-4676.

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HIKES

New Year's Eve Labyrinth Walk, New Canaan

Walk in meditation into the new year on the Chartres 11-circuit and the Classical 7-circuit labyrinths. 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Suggested donation $10. The First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge (Rte. 124), New Canaan. (203) 966-5459

The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to join us in starting the new year "on the right foot," on our New Year's Day Hike. The hike is free and is open to the public. Meet at the bulletin board by the park entrance at 1:30pm. We will hike for approximately 3 hours, depending on the weather. Dress warmly, and wear comfortable and supportive shoes. Bring snacks and water, if you like. No pets, please! Sleeping Giant State Park, 200 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. (203) 272-7841. www.sgpa.org

Happy New Year Hike, Ansonia

Start 2002 off on the right foot - outdoors and exercising - by joining this brisk walk through the trails of our park. No need to register, just come. Free. Hike begins at 9 a.m. Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Rd., Ansonia. (203) 736-1053.

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